Thank you for your interest in An Overview of Biodiesel Analysis: Biodiesel Solutions.
Description: Everyone is familiar with ethanol as a fuel alternative or blend component with traditional petroleum-based fuel. But are you familiar with biodiesel? Biodiesel is a fuel derived from plant or biomass. Starting materials such as grapeseed, corn, coconuts, and even used deep-fry oil are the basis for a simple reaction to create a fuel that is clean burning and low in sulfur. Biodiesel is popular as a pure fuel alternative (B100) or as a blend with petroleum-based diesel fuel. Blending with petroleum-based diesel can also add lubricity, a desirable feature, decreased when sulfur is removed. Traditional diesel engines can use blends up to 20% biodiesel without modification. Europe is very progressive in incorporating biodiesel in fuel programs. The European Union has passed a directive (2003/30/EC) to encourage the use of biofuels in the transport industry. The US and Pacific Rim countries such as Malaysia are also rapidly growing in biodiesel production as petroleum-based fuel becomes more expensive.
The quality of biofuels is critical to performance and acceptance in the market. Standards-setting organizations in the US (ASTM D-6751-03) and Europe (CEN 14214) have designated metrics for biodiesel quality. This webinar will discuss analytical techniques and methodology to ensure quality biodiesel.
Presenter: Matt Bowman, Petrochemical Market Development Specialist, PerkinElmer
Duration: 52 minutes
Format: Windows Media Player
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